Cut Carbs with These 5 Simple Food Swaps

Are you trying to eat fewer carbs? These 5 simple food swaps can help you meet your goals—without compromising flavor.

1. Tortillas, 3 rounds, 36g carbs
   Try swapping in three large leaves of kale or Swiss chard. They only have 5g carbs, and are sturdy enough to wrap a variety of different foods.


2. Hamburger buns, 21g carbs
   Two large, roasted Portobello mushrooms are a substantial alternative to traditional hamburger buns, and only have 5g carbs. The only downside? You have to eat your burger with a fork and knife.


3. Mashed potatoes, ¼ cup, 11g carbs
   Cauliflower is the trendy, lighter go-to substitute for a range of carb-heavy dishes. At just 2g carbs, cauliflower is a pretty convincing stand-in for traditional spuds.


4. Crackers, 50g, 33g carbs
   If you’re craving the crunch of a cracker, try subbing in thin slices of crisp apple. The same amount of apple slices only has 7g carbs.


5. Soda, 12 oz, 39g carbs
   It’s easy to spruce up zero-calorie seltzer with a bunch of different, satisfying flavors. Try a glass of the fizzy stuff garnished with lime wedges, fresh mint and thinly sliced cucumbers for zero carbs.